Dog attack :(

She is admitted for the foreseeable :(
Looks like the wound is going to break down, she needs to be under close supervision. They are just getting swabs analysed and will then decide if they will cut away more skin and restitch or if they will open everything back up and treat as an open wound. Poor girl, she is quite bright apparently so that's good. Will pop in after work this evening to see her.
 
I'm so sorry to hear that! :( I hope the vets can sort her out as quick as possible and she doesn't have to be in for too long :(
 
Just read this thread - I really hope your poor dog starts to get better soon.

I'm not a dog owner (spend too much time out of the house) but I'm surprised at how many of you have had dogs attacked. People's lack of training of their dogs astonishes me. Am I just being naive?
 
Oh no, bless her. Sending healing vibes her way. Hope she's coping ok with being kept in at the vets and gets to come home soon :(
 
Sorry to hear your girl has had to be admitted to the vets, I do hope she gets better soon. Healing vibes coming her way from me too.
 
Bless her, vibes from me for a speedy recovery. Horrid thing to happen and I know you dont want to dwell but is the other dogs owner stepping up to the plate?
 
Okay, this is now going to be the long game unfortunately. A large part of the wound site has died and she is in under GA for debridement today. There isn't enough healthy skin to stitch it back together so it will mean managing an open wound.

So my thoughts have turned to how best to keep her in as sterile a condition as possible. I have a large playpen on order to go in the house to contain her. Will buy some Lino to go on the floor for easy cleaning.
Bedding wise she will need something that can be changed daily. Bearing in mind she is a little bony snugly creature vet suggested deep shredded paper - thoughts on this?

Would stick to wound site, but could easily be picked off with tweasers. Could try covering with a cotton sheet that could get washed daily? Need to avoid fluffy/fleece type things that trap dirt and hair
 
So sorry to hear about your dog IHW :( Bedding wise could you use a pillow and buy/borrow a couple of pillow protectors and pillow cases. Pop the pillow in the pillow protector and slip the pillow case over the top. The case and protector can be changed and washed daily. The protector should stop anything seeping through to the pillow itself.
 
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So sorry to hear about your dog IHW :( Bedding wise could you use a pillow and buy/borrow a couple of pillow protectors and pillow cases. Pop the pillow in the pillow protector and slip the pillow case over the top. The case and protector can be changed and washed daily. The protector should stop anything seeping through to the pillow itself.
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Great shout. In fact I've upgraded the idea to a single duvet, waterproof protector and cotton duvet cover!
 
ihatework said:
Great shout. In fact I've upgraded the idea to a single duvet, waterproof protector and cotton duvet cover!
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Was about to say, duvet would be better as Mannies love to cocoon themselves..! Mine would end up UNDER the pillow if that's all he had :)

Very sorry to hear that the wound has turned out this way - wishing her all the best for a speedy recovery. Have no experience of treating wounds like this so not really got any better suggestions... How is she in herself? My main worry would be stopping them from tearing around like loons - maybe invest in some treat dispensing toys and doggy puzzles to keep that busy little brain active and wear her out without the need for strenuous exercise, during the healing process. Fingers crossed it won't take too long.
 
ponyparty said:
Was about to say, duvet would be better as Mannies love to cocoon themselves..! Mine would end up UNDER the pillow if that's all he had :)

Very sorry to hear that the wound has turned out this way - wishing her all the best for a speedy recovery. Have no experience of treating wounds like this so not really got any better suggestions... How is she in herself? My main worry would be stopping them from tearing around like loons - maybe invest in some treat dispensing toys and doggy puzzles to keep that busy little brain active and wear her out without the need for strenuous exercise, during the healing process. Fingers crossed it won't take too long.
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Thankfully she is a lazy wotsit at the best of times, so seems to quite enjoy having an excuse to sleep 23.5h a day!!!
 
ihatework said:
Thankfully she is a lazy wotsit at the best of times, so seems to quite enjoy having an excuse to sleep 23.5h a day!!!
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Lucky you, mine is completely loco! He's only 2 though.
Hope she's bearing up OK anyway, they're sensitive little dogs but they're also surprisingly tough - keep us updated on how she's getting on :)
 
Thank you for asking ScottyJ!
Yes looking very positive now. The debridement went well and the wound is filling in with healthy tissue, change if ABs and now no sign of infection.
She got signed off by the vets last night, so it's down to me now to dress and manage wound - we are probably a few weeks of complete healing but the end is in sight!! Gladys says thank you
 
ihatework said:
Thank you for asking ScottyJ!
Yes looking very positive now. The debridement went well and the wound is filling in with healthy tissue, change if ABs and now no sign of infection.
She got signed off by the vets last night, so it's down to me now to dress and manage wound - we are probably a few weeks of complete healing but the end is in sight!! Gladys says thank you
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Great news! You must be so relieved.
 
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